Taking Control of Pain

Many of us may have undergone some minor or major medical operation in our lives which involved the use of an anesthetic to numb the pain. We may be happily oblivious of what transpired during the operation, but it is possible these procedures have side effects and unknown risks, could be expensive, and may not always be the best option for all people. Are there simpler ways of managing pain by just deepening our understanding of the human system? 

While feeling pain plays an important role in ...